Ukraine
Arman S. (victim)
Type of liability
Personne physique
Alleged perpetrator(s)
X
Nationality of alleged perpetrator(s)
n/a
Legal classification of crime(s)
War crimes
Source of the complaint
Public Prosecutor's Office
Ongoing proceedings
oui
Regime
4 - 113 CP
Summary of facts
On May 9, 2023, Arman S., a French-Bosnian video journalist for Agence France-Presse in Ukraine, was killed in a rocket attack in Chasiv Yar, near the city of Bakhmut, on the front line. Arman S. was with four colleagues when the group came under fire from Grad missiles and was killed when a rocket struck near where he was.
Amnesty International France recalls that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law.
Legal proceedings
May 14, 2023: French investigators traveled to Ukraine to gather evidence. Since then, they have been collaborating with the Ukrainian prosecutors.</p>
Complaint
Legal basis for jurisdiction (article)
Sources
IMI, "French investigators arrive in Ukraine to probe into the death of AFP reporter", 2024